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Diagnostic procedure

DTC P0506 - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED 
  • Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Record FREEZE FRAME DATA on repair order, then go to the next step.
2 VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY 
  • Check for related Service Bulletins and/or online repair information availability.
  • Is any related repair information available?
Yes Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.
  • If the vehicle is not repaired, then go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
3 VERIFY RELATED PENDING OR STORED DTCS 
  • Turn key to OFF, then ON (Engine off).
  • Verify pending code or stored DTCs using the WDS or equivalent.
  • Is other DTC present?
Yes Repair applicable DTCs.

(See DTC TABLE .)

No Go to the next step.
4 INSPECT IAC VALVE MALFUNCTION  Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace IAC valve, then go to Step 11.
5 INSPECT A/C MAGNET CLUTCH OPERATION 
  • Turn blower motor switch off.
  • Is magnet clutch still on?
Yes Refer to NO.24 A/C ALWAYS ON/A/C COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY , then go to Step 11.

(See NO.24 A/C ALWAYS ON/A/C COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY )

No Go to the next step.
6 INSPECT PURGE SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION  Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace purge solenoid valve, then go to Step 11.
7 INSPECT AIR CLEANER ELEMENT 
  • Remove air cleaner element with engine running.
  • Is engine speed increased?
Yes Replace air cleaner element, then go to Step 11,
No Go to the next step.
8 INSPECT THROTTLE BODY PASSAGE 
  • Is throttle body clogged?
Yes Clean or replace throttle body passage, then go to Step 11.
No Go to the next step.
9 INSPECT ENGINE COMPRESSION 
  • Inspect engine compression.

    (See 01 -10-6 COMPRESSION INSPECTION.)

  • Is engine compression okay?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Overhaul engine, then go to Step 11.
10 INSPECT GENERATOR  Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace related part, then go to the next step.
11 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0506 COMPLETED 
  • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
  • Start engine.
  • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the WDS or equivalent.
  • Depress brake pedal for 14.1 seconds or more. 
  • Is PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
Yes Replace PCM, then go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
12 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE  Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.

(See DTC TABLE .)

No Troubleshooting completed.